Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961-1997 (1961-1997)

Person

Dates

Existence: 1961-1997

Biography

Diana, Princess of Wales, was born The Honourable Diana Frances Spencer on July 1st, 1961. She received the honor of "Lady" in 1975, when her father inherited his Earldom. On July 29, 1981, Diana married the Charles, Prince of Wales, becoming a fashion icon as her royal status put her in the limelight. The couple had two sons, Prince William and Prince Henry (known as Harry). In 1992, the couple decided to split up. The divorce was finalized on August 28th, 1996. Just over a year later, on August 31, 1997, Diana tragically passed away in a car accident in Paris after being pursued by paparazzi.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

July 5-6, 1997, 1997

folder

Identifier: SC.214.1.1.650

Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Princess Diana and a Christie's auction of her clothing and black and white portraits of Diana and black and white photos of dresses she owned by Victor Edelstein, Catherine Walker and Murray Arbeid, press clippings and 8x10" negatives.

Dates: 1997

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Columns and Column Records / Eleanor Lambert Columns

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Subject: Fashion writing X